Current Date And Time In Thompson, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:25:13 PDT
State: North Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,005
District: Grand Forks County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Thompson, a city in North Dakota, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Thompson — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Thompson.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.7736° N | 97.1098° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.7736 | -97.1098 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 46' 25" N | 97° 6' 35" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 46.4154' N | 97° 6.588' W |
| City | Thompson |
| State | North Dakota (State of North Dakota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Grand Forks County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1881-01-01 |
| Population | 1,005 |
| Area (km²) | 1.20 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.46 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 837.50 /km² |
| Elevation | 266 m / 873 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.7736, -97.1098 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Thompson to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around North Dakota.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | North Dakota | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | North Dakota | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Hatton | North Dakota | SW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Northwood | North Dakota | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Mayville | North Dakota | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Portland | North Dakota | SW | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in North Dakota, the home state of Thompson, along with each city's aerial distance from Bismarck, North Dakota's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 46.8772° N | -96.7898° W | 276 m | 304 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bismarck | 46.8083° N | -100.7837° W | 514 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grand Forks | 47.9253° N | -97.0329° W | 253 m | 309 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minot | 48.2325° N | -101.2963° W | 494 m | 163 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Fargo | 46.875° N | -96.9004° W | 273 m | 295 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Williston | 48.147° N | -103.618° W | 572 m | 260 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dickinson | 46.8792° N | -102.7896° W | 735 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandan | 46.8267° N | -100.8896° W | 502 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jamestown | 46.9105° N | -98.7084° W | 429 m | 158 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wahpeton | 46.2652° N | -96.6059° W | 294 m | 325 km | 🗺 View Map |
Grand Forks International Airport IATA: GFK 20 km (13 mi) from Thompson |
The exact GPS location of Thompson gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Dakota. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare North Dakota state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Thompson are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Thompson lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Thompson sits within North Dakota, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Thompson for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across North Dakota. › Browse every city in North Dakota
Coordinates for Thompson in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Thompson are latitude 47.7736° and longitude -97.1098°. In directional format: 47.7736° N, 97.1098° W. These coordinates mark the center of Thompson in North Dakota and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Thompson is a city in North Dakota, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Grand Forks County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Thompson sits at: Latitude 47° 46' 25" N and Longitude 97° 6' 35" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Thompson has a population of approximately 1,005 people. This is roughly 0.126% of North Dakota's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Dakota.
The interactive satellite map of Thompson is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.7736, -97.1098 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Thompson in North Dakota. For broader context, explore the North Dakota state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Thompson is Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Thompson is approximately 297 km (185 mi) from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Dakota.
Thompson sits at an elevation of approximately 266 meters (873 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Dakota.
The closest cities to Thompson include Grand Forks, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Hatton. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Thompson, sunrise is at 04:18 AM and sunset is at 06:48 PM, giving a day length of 14h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Thompson's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Thompson is approximately 5,318 km (3,305 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,265 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Thompson — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 948 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Thompson is approximately 996 km (619 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
